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2026年2月托福机经套卷(第4套)Read an Academic Passage4 道题

Urban Green Spaces

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Urban Green Spaces Urban green spaces, such as parks and community gardens, enhance city life for residents. The contrast between green spaces and the surrounding concrete and glass structures can be a visual respite; such spaces also provide residents with a place to relax and connect with nature, which can significantly improve mental health, reduce stress, and encourage physical activity. Urban green spaces also contribute to environmental sustainability. They provide a cooler spot within the concrete heat traps surrounding them, absorb rainwater and reduce flooding, and increase biodiversity by providing habitats for various species. Recent initiatives have focused on creating more green spaces in underserved areas. Some cities are converting abandoned lots into community gardens or small parks. These projects not only provide green spaces but also involve community members in the planning and maintenance of them, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility. While urban green spaces offer a host of benefits, they are not without drawbacks. When parks and gardens are added in city neighborhoods, they often increase the value of nearby properties. This can unintentionally lead to the displacement of longtime residents who can no longer afford rising rents or property taxes. Another challenge is preserving these spaces—it can be difficult to secure the funding necessary to maintain them.
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The word "respite" in the passage is closest in meaning to
Abreak
Baddition
Csymbol
Dsurprise
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正确答案：A
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Question 2查看单题
What is the relationship between paragraphs 1 and 2?
AParagraph 2 describes a new benefit beyond what is mentioned in paragraph 1.
BParagraph 2 contradicts the ideas presented in paragraph 1.
CParagraph 2 gives a solution to a problem discussed in paragraph 1.
DParagraph 2 provides a summary of the detailed information offered in paragraph 1.
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正确答案：A
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How can cities improve neighborhood residents' sense of responsibility to local green spaces?
ABy asking residents to help find funding for them
BBy asking professional gardeners to plant vegetation
CBy inviting area residents to help maintain them
DBy arranging for residents to own the land used for them
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正确答案：C
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Why does the author mention rising rents for neighborhood residents?
ATo illustrate how urban green spaces increase a neighborhood's desirability
BTo explain where the funding for building green spaces comes from
CTo show that green spaces are especially needed in underserved urban areas
DTo point out one of the disadvantages of urban green spaces
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正确答案：D